Application requires the following information:
The Auditor observes that the following programs are implemented and appear effective:
3.1 Determination of the age of cattle by a method acceptable to the CFIA . Yes
No
3.2 From the point where age is determined, distinguishing cattle determined to be 20 months of age or less and/or the
carcasses, offal and other parts of carcasses derived from such cattle. Yes
No
3.3 Application of a mark or device to clearly identify the carcass sides of animals 20 months of age or less. Yes
No
3.4 Hygienic removal of the head, excluding tongue and cheek meat. Yes
No
3.5 Hygienic removal of the palatine tonsils during head preparation. Yes
No
3.6 Hygienic removal of the lingual tonsils during tongue harvesting. Yes
No
3.7 Hygienic removal of the spinal cord and dura mater during dressing. Yes
No
3.8 Hygienic removal of the distal ileum during dressing. Yes
No
3.9 Hygienic removal of the vertebral column including the dorsal root ganglia during cutting. Yes
No
3.10 Eligible carcasses and offal segregated temporarily or by space from other carcasses parts thereof and offal.
Yes
No
3.11 Eligible carcasses are cut/deboned in distinct lots. Yes
No
3.12 Boxes containing eligible meat or offal are labelled in a manner that will easily distinguish them from boxes
containing meat or offal derived from other cattle. Yes
No
3.13 Verification of each production lot was performed. Yes
No
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